Green algae is a promising form of sustainable energy, as described on this US Department of Agriculture website. A seven minute film (or text version) describes the production of hydrogen gas from the algae and the corresponding fuel cell technology to power vehicles. A significant advantage of this process is that it eliminates the reformation of the fossil fuel methane for hydrogen production, and with it, the accompanying production of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas.

Additional information about switch grass for ethanol production, 'super' yeast to improve the corn to ethanol process, and biodiesel production is also available on the site.

"Accounting in the Future - What Will It Look Like?"by Lawrie Gardner Associate Professor of Business Administration, AACC Tuesday, March 131-1:50 p.m. CALT Bldg, Room 100 AACC, Arnold, MD (map) This event is free and open to the public.

Interested in a course on the future for college credit?Check our Exploring the Future (FTR /BPA /SOC /PSY 105) course listing. This is a 3 credit-hour General Education course which also satisfies the diversity requirement, and it is offered in either online or face-to-face formats. Registration for the Summer and Fall 2012 terms begins in March.

Create the future... today at the blog of the international futures ezine, Futuretakes. The blog can be a learning resource, or just a great mind-expander. Many of the questions are cross-cutting and trans-disciplinary. They are organized into categories readers' convenience.

Registration is now open for the WorldFuture 2012 Conference, July 27-29, in Toronto, Canada. This is the annual conference of the World Future Society.

The Futureportal supports the spirit of community among colleagues and the synergy of working together.